Air Traffic Controller (DXB & DWC)

DFS Aviation Services Middle East; Dubai; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual airfare

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Leave entitlement

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

DFS Aviation Services is seeking highly motivated Air Traffic Controllers for roles based in Dubai (DXB or DWC). You will manage air traffic, coordinate with external agencies, and ensure safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft within assigned areas.

The role requires ICAO English Level 4, an ATC licence with Aerodrome/Tower or Approach rating, and a valid medical certificate. On offer is a competitive salary, international exposure, comprehensive medical insurance, life insurance, and a

Qualifications

• Validated ATC licence for Aerodrome/Tower or Approach
• Ideally 3 years of experience at a major international airport
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures and standards
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems
• ICAO Level 4 English proficiency
• Valid Class 3 ATC Medical Certificate

Responsabilités

• Manage air traffic flow and provide slot allocation information to avoid congestion.
• Coordinate with external agencies (adjacent ATCUs, UAE military, Airside Operations).
• Adhere to ROSI reporting requirements with accurate, unambiguous information.
• Promote a culture of safety and encourage reporting of safety issues within the team.

Connaissances

ATC Licence

ICAO Level 4 English

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Stress resilience

Formation

Aerodrome/Tower or Approach radar rating

Description du poste

Live your potential with DFS Aviation Services

We are a part of the DFS Group, one of the largest air navigation service providers in the world. We focus on the provision of air navigation services and the sale of software solutions, consulting, training services to airports and air navigation service providers worldwide. As a modern aviation company, we guarantee the perfect mix of proven experience and progressive ideas. High quality standards are just as much part of our philosophy as a lean organization, international networking and honest ambitions. We offer our employees and associates challenging and creative jobs with one of the most secure and attractive employers in Germany, in one of the most exciting industries.

Discover What's Possible

DFS Aviation Services are currently looking for a highly motivated and qualified Tower/Aerodrome or Approach Air Traffic Controllers to join our team in Dubai, UAE. We offer you a challenging, creative opportunity, comprehensive on the job training as well as professional development opportunities. If selected, you will manage and control air traffic service ensuring a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic for all aircraft operating within the assigned areas of responsibility.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate effectively through conveying a clear and concise information while thriving in a high-pressure environment and demonstrate collaboration through proactive teamwork and engagement with others, embodying the belief that the collective strength of the team surpasses the contributions of individual members.

This role will be based in Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), at Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS). Dans provides air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, one of which is the world's busiest airport for international passengers, where their mission is to empower and develop all their people in delivering world-leading air navigation services that exceed every standard, assure their customers, and shape global innovation.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage air traffic flow and provide operators with slot allocation information as required, to avoid congestion within or beyond DANS' assigned areas of responsibility.
• Co-ordinate with the appropriate external agencies correctly and in a timely manner, including but not limited to adjacent ATCUs, UAE military and Airside Operations.
• Adhere to regularity reporting of safety incident (ROSI) requirements, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, unambiguous, and complete.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of trust in which people are encouraged to report safety related issues without the risk of punishment for actions, omissions or decisions taken by them which are commensurate with their experience and training but where gross negligence, willful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated.

Your Qualifications

• A validated ATC Licence with an Aerodrome/Tower or Approach Radar rating
• Ideally 3 years of experience in exercising that rating at a major International Airport
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures and standards
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems
• At least ICAO Level 4 in English proficiency
• A valid Class 3 ATC Medical Certificate

What you get

• A competitive salary package, that is excellent compared to industry standards.
• An annual airfare allowance to visit your family and friends at home, contribution to your children's school costs, excellent medical insurance coverage for all our employees, and life insurance.
• Work life balance based on fair, transparent and employee-friendly shift models, working hours and a generous leave entitlement.
• Corporate culture which is characterized by professionalism, which has focused on staff and client needs for decades.
• Sunny weather!

*Note: Assessments of Previous Competency (APC) will take place in Dubai throughout 2027.

Working @ DAS

Working at DFS Aviation Services means working in a diverse and dynamic team of professionals being passionate about advancing aviation safety and efficiency. Since 2017, the #DASTeam has grown to over 400 team members participating in various air traffic management projects at 17 locations in 6 countries.

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing unique skills and perspectives that enrich our company culture and drive innovation in air traffic management. From air traffic controllers to software developers and engineers, and from project managers to customer service experts, our #DASTeam works collaboratively to ensure the skies remain safe for everyone of us.